Is this Germany’s most beautiful town?

If it isn’t Germany’s most beautiful town, Meißen (Meissen) is certainly a very strong contender. I spent the day here back in June 2011 and couldn’t believe just how beautiful it was. Guide books certainly do not do this charming little town justice.

Here are a few of my favourite shots of the small town in Saxony. Read more here.

Obligatory guidebook shot

Inside Albrechtsburg Castle

View of the cathedral and Albrechtsburg Castle

Rooftops of Meissen

Inside Albrechtsburg Castle

Typical street in Meissen

Cathedral

View of rooftops

Town square

View from Albrechtsburg Castle

Typical street in Meissen

View from the town square

Traditional building in Meissen

View over Meissen

View of rooftops

Cathedral

View from the bridge over the Elbe

The line marks the highest recorded flood waters in 2002. I am 6’1.

View of Meissen

Church in the town